by Trudy Triumph | Mar 30, 2018 | Book, Books, Bowel, Catheterization, Constipation, Convenience Tips, Conversation about "it', Coping Strategies, Depression, Devices, Doctor Appointment, Doctors, Drugs, Emotions, Empathy, Fistula, Foley Catheter, Good Attitude, Health, Hemorrhoids, Holding Urine, Hospital Stay, Hysterectomy, Incontinence, Insurance, Intimacy, Kidney Health, Labia Discomfort, My story, Pelvic Pain, Sex, Travel, Uncategorized, Urine, Vaginal Trauma
by Trudy Triumph | Feb 3, 2018 | Bladder Pain, Book, Books, Bowel, Conversation about "it', Coping Strategies, Depression, Emotions, Fistula, Pelvic Pain, Vaginal Trauma
I want to take a break from writing about my neurogenic bladder and bowel issues in present-day U.S. (with all the comforts, cures, latest devices, assorted antibiotics, and medical treatments available to us). I would like to now put the spotlight on my sisters, in...
by Trudy Triumph | Apr 15, 2013 | Auto Immune, B12 Deficiency, Bladder Cancer, Bladder Pain, Dementia, Drugs, Fistula, Heavy Metals, Kidney Health
I was so SURPRISED by my diagnosis of neurogenic bladder and bowel. After experiencing severe stomach pain for over ten years, I finally had my answer. I wonder why it was so hard to diagnose, when it can be caused so many ways? Even now, I do not...
by Trudy Triumph | Oct 21, 2012 | Devices, Fistula, History, Urine Retention
In the past, people with my condition had short lives. There was not a lot to give them comfort. It is certainly not the case now. The Coloplast Speediacath catheder I use is so simple and safe. The last two urinary tract infections I got had to do with bad...
by Trudy Triumph | Jun 5, 2012 | Fistula, Vaginal Trauma
The definition of a fistula is the unnatural connection of two aliened organs….. An example of a type of fistula is a tear that connects a woman’s uterus and bowel…… The story is found in the Bible, somewhere in the chapters of Mark and Luke. Jesus...
